The SR2 School Radio Package
The SR2 expands upon the SR1 by adding an extra microphone, more functionality, a dual LED 'Mic Live warning light and elevated speakers (for clarity), all housed in smart, modern woodwork ideal for group discussion.
The package includes the D&R Airlite mixer, which features built in ‘Skype’ support and ‘Favourite’ buttons for playing audio in Myriad. You also get three high quality dynamic microphones on articulated arms as well as three sets of headphones. The mixer also offers a number of features and advanced options.
The wide LED strips on both sides of the desk provides visual warning for when the microphones are 'Live'.
You can also set this to be off or on to assist with presenters who struggle with colour changes.
The SR2 also includes a four audio channel playout PC complete with 24" touchscreen (on an articulated arm), pre-loaded with Myriad Playout LT and Myriad AutoPlay giving all the tools you need to run your School Radio station.
Finally, you get 12 months streaming and support included at no extra cost.
What's Included
- 2 x SR Range Semi Circle Desk, White Top & Black Frame (W1488mm x D750mm x H718mm - with mixer cutout)
- 1 x D&R Airlite
- 1 x Playout PC (small form factor)
- 1 x Wireless Keyboard & Mouse (USB)
- 1 x 24" Touch Screen Monitor
- 1 x Single Monitor Arm
- 3 x Rode Podmic
- 3 x Premium Rode Mic Arms
- 3 x Budget Studio Headphones
- 1 x Medium Studio Speakers
- 1 x BR Speaker Stand (SR Studios)
- 2 x Surface Mount LED Mic Indicator Light (inc controller)
- 1 x Myriad 6 Playout - LT Edition
- 1 x Myriad AutoPlayer
- 1 x Small Studio Build & Testing
- 1 x Studio Package Custom Cabling & Connectors
- 1 x 12 x Month UK Office Hours Broadcast Radio Software Support Contract
- 1 x Annual Broadcast.Radio Standard Streaming (1000 streams @128kbps + Web Player)
Myriad Playout Included - Why Compromise
Myriad Playout is the UK's No.1 radio playout and automation system and can be found in more radio stations than any other system. Myriad is also used across the spectrum of radio broadcasters with our customer base including commercial, community, hospital, internet, student and school radio. So the system included in your studio package is the same technology we supply to the rest of the radio industry.
Your studio package also includes Myriad AutoPlayer which is a simple, self-contained system for playing pre-recorded shows or lists of content at specific scheduled times. This is ideal if you don't need to broadcast 24/7 but do want your content to be played at key times.
Package Dimensions
The SR2 Studio is supplied as a complete package including a white circular desk with the Airlite mixer 'sunk' into it for a flush finish. The dimensions of the supplied desk are 150cm x 150cm and approximately 74cm high.
Includes 1st Years Streaming & Web Player
All School Radio packages includes a years free streaming and a customisable Web Player that you can easily embed on your existing school website, or you can use the one page 'micro site' included with your package.
You can also publish content directly to MixCloud which will also be listed in your embedded web player.
Upgrade Options
You can upgrade your School Radio package to enhance the ways that listeners can access your content.
Options include:
- Full Website - Build a dedicated website for your School Radio station.
- Mobile Apps - Have dedicated apps on Android & iOS for your School Radio.
- Alexa Skills - Make your School Radio accessible by Alexa enabled devices.
For more details on your streaming and publishing options, talk to a member of our team.
Includes Printed Guide Book & Free Resources
Making School Radio programs can be very educational and fun, but if you are new to radio in general, where do you start?
In order to help our School Radio customers get started on their first content and support them with ideas for future School Radio shows, we have written a handy guide book that will walk you through the technical and creative aspects of planning, writing and recording your first School Radio show.
The book also includes some sample of resources to give you ideas for future content.
Every School Radio Studio Package includes a free printed copy of this book.
In addition, we also include free access to over 40 downloadable resources covering a range of topics and all linked to the National Curriculum.
nclude free access to over 40 downloadable recourses covering a range of topics and all linked to the National Curriculum.
Examples include:
- School Radio Lesson Ideas
- Roles In Radio
- Bounty Island Books - Book Review Show
- Conducting Radio Interviews
- HistoryLive - Creative History Show Concept
- Planning Shows
- School Trip
- Station Branding
- Plus many more....
Free Example Resource - Mystery On Spooky Hill
This short radio play example package includes an introduction to writing drama for radio as well as production note and tips. It also includes a short scene from a radio play complete with script, sound FX and production notes.
The full resource pack includes:
- Introduction & Key Skills
- Relevance To New National Curriculum
- Tips On Writing Your Own Radio Play
- Cast List & Production Notes
- Script - Scene 1 - Mystery On Spooky Hill
- Sound Effect & Narration Audio Files
- Technical Tips
Mystery On Spooky Hill was written specifically for School Radio and is not a complete play. Why not ask your students to write additional scenes to complete the story.